About This Watch

The Rolex Datejust 31, in its 278248-0027 iteration, embodies the quiet authority of a timepiece that has defined elegance for generations. With a 31-millimeter yellow gold case, its domed profile and polished lugs evoke the timeless proportions of the original Datejust introduced in 1945, a model that first established the brand’s signature blend of sophistication and technical mastery. The dial, a luminous silver sunburst finish, is framed by elegant Roman numerals and slender stick hands, their precision echoing the quiet confidence of the collection’s enduring design language. The sapphire crystal, paired with a closed caseback, ensures both clarity and protection, while the Oyster case’s 100-meter water resistance underscores the marriage of luxury and practicality that has long been a hallmark of Rolex. At its heart lies the Caliber 2236, an automatic movement with a date display that operates with the quiet reliability expected of a watchmaker synonymous with precision. The sunburst dial’s interplay of light and texture is a subtle nod to the craftsmanship that has elevated the Datejust from a mere timepiece to an icon of understated prestige. This watch is for those who seek a companion that transcends trends—a symbol of heritage worn with discretion, whether in the boardroom, at a gala, or as a quiet assertion of legacy on the wrist.

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0003 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0004 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0013 · 31 mm

Champagne · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0014 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0015 · 31 mm

White · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0016 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0017 · 31 mm

Green · Yellow Gold

Ref. 278248-0018 · 31 mm

+ 17 more variants in this family.

This self-winding mechanical movement with date display is entirely manufactured by Rolex and inaugurates a new generation of movements. Its design and quality manufacture ensure peerless precision and reliability. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2236 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. It was first introduced in 2014. It the first movement to be fitted with the Syloxi (silicon) hairspring.

906 other watches in the library run the Rolex 2236.

Rolex - 278245-0018 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / White - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0018 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0019 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Butterfly / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0019 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0024 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Chocolate - Roman / President

Ref. 278245-0024 · 31 mm

Rolex - 278245-0029 Datejust 31 Rose Gold / Domed / Rose - Diamond / Oyster

Ref. 278245-0029 · 31 mm